Farmer Fred has some great tips to prepare you for tonights freezing temps! Hard Freeze Forecast for today December 4-7! Learn how to protect your garden and citrus tree from the freeze! • If it hasnt rained, water plants thoroughly, especially container plants. • If possible, move sensitive container plants next to a south or west facing wall. • Cover citrus and other sensitive plants with burlap, row cover fabric or sheets (be sure to keep the sheets dry). Tent plastic sheets on supports over the plants; dont let plastic touch plant leaves. A light bulb placed in such a plant can offer a few degrees of protection. For best protection, sheets should reach all the way to the ground around citrus trees and other freeze-susceptible plants. Check out his article to learn more!
Posted on: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:24:12 +0000
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